Cissy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cissy Name at a Glance

Name	Cissy
Meaning	Diminutive of Christie: Diminutive of any name begining with Christ-, for example Christahel, Christian, or Christopher. Variant of Christiana. Follower of Christ. Diminutive of Cecilia: A feminine form of Cecil, meaning blind.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cissy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cissy means “Diminutive of Christie: Diminutive of any name begining with Christ-, for example Christahel, Christian, or Christopher. Variant of Christiana. Follower of Christ. Diminutive of Cecilia: A feminine form of Cecil, meaning blind”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cissy Name Origin

Our database records Cissy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cissy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cissy is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cissy

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